THE VERGEThe London-based analytics firm has only further complicated Facebook’s role in the 2016 US election by...The London-based analytics firm has only further complicated Facebook’s role in the 2016 US election by misusing the data of as many as 50 million users. Continue reading…54 minutes

THE VERGEAuthorities from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are in the process of obtaining a search warrant to examine the internal servers of data...Authorities from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are in the process of obtaining a search warrant to examine the internal servers of data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica after reports outlined how the company misused the Facebook data of up...2 hours

THE VERGEPresident Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro, from being purchased by...President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro, from being purchased by Americans or by anyone inside a US territory. It’s the first cryptocurrency-related executive order a president has issued and another...2 hours

THE VERGEFacebook’s chief security officer, Alex Stamos, will leave the company later this year, according to The...Facebook’s chief security officer, Alex Stamos, will leave the company later this year, according to The New York Times. His departure reportedly comes as a result of disagreements over how to handle the spread of misinformation on the social network....3 hours

THE VERGEUber’s self-driving car was traveling at a speed of 40...Uber’s self-driving car was traveling at a speed of 40 mph when it struck a 49-year-old woman in Arizona Sunday night, and did not show significant signs of slowing down, police said today. The pedestrian, Elaine Herzberg, was transported to...3 hours

THE VERGEWith the Oppo R15 officially announced in China today, we have a good idea of what...With the Oppo R15 officially announced in China today, we have a good idea of what OnePlus’ next phone might look like, since OnePlus often sources designs from its parent company Oppo. For instance, the OnePlus 5 bears a strong...4 hours

THE VERGEVIDEONASA is giving scientists more choices for how to power their future spacecraft to explore the Solar System. Researchers proposing spacecraft ideas for NASA’s...NASA is giving scientists more choices for how to power their future spacecraft to explore the Solar System. Researchers proposing spacecraft ideas for NASA’s Discovery program — an initiative to develop deep-space missions that usually cost less than half a...4 hours

THE VERGE...eBay has updated its Android app to include a new augmented reality feature that helps you figure out what box size you’ll need to use to ship your stuff, via Android Police. The AR feature is pretty simple: point your...5 hours

THE VERGEThe world has a new record holder for the largest SSD, and it comes in at 100TB. The Nimbus Data...The world has a new record holder for the largest SSD, and it comes in at 100TB. The Nimbus Data ExaDrive DC100 is a new, massive drive that is currently being tested with select customers and will be available to...6 hours

THE VERGEPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is now available on mobile in the US, on both iOS and Android. The game has...PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is now available on mobile in the US, on both iOS and Android. The game has already been live in Asia for quite a while and came to Canada last week, but there wasn’t a launch date for...6 hours

THE VERGEAfter acknowledging that Trump campaign-linked data firm Cambridge Analytica mishandled the data of 50...After acknowledging that Trump campaign-linked data firm Cambridge Analytica mishandled the data of 50 million users, Facebook says it has hired a digital forensics team to investigate the company. Facebook has hired a firm to investigate On Friday, ahead of...6 hours

THE VERGEPresident Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro. It’s the first cryptocurrency-related executive order a president...President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro. It’s the first cryptocurrency-related executive order a president has issued and another blow to an already dubious virtual token that’s supposedly backed by oil...6 hours

THE VERGEAtari has renamed its upcoming retro mini-console from...Atari has renamed its upcoming retro mini-console from the Ataribox to the Atari VCS, according to VentureBeat. The device, similar to Nintendo’s NES Classic and SNES Classic consoles, uses a design aesthetic inspired by the Atari 2600 Video Computer System....6 hours

THE VERGEVIDEOIBM is kicking off its IBM Think 2018 conference this week with “5 in 5,” a collection of IBM Research inventions and...IBM is kicking off its IBM Think 2018 conference this week with “5 in 5,” a collection of IBM Research inventions and technologies “that could change our lives in the next five years.” If you want to hear a large...6 hours

THE VERGEYouTube is testing a picture-in-picture type function for desktop, as reported by 9to5Google. For those who have it, the test will mimic what’s already...YouTube is testing a picture-in-picture type function for desktop, as reported by 9to5Google. For those who have it, the test will mimic what’s already available on YouTube for Android and iOS, allowing users to minimize and watch a video while...6 hours

THE VERGEFacebook’s stock has tanked after revelations that the company had...Facebook’s stock has tanked after revelations that the company had shared the data of up to 50 million users with the political data analytics company Cambridge Analytica. By noon ET on Monday, it’s dropped by nearly 7 percent — the...7 hours

THE VERGEFacebook is hungry for some of the lucrative game streaming audience captured by Twitch and YouTube, and today the company announced a new software...Facebook is hungry for some of the lucrative game streaming audience captured by Twitch and YouTube, and today the company announced a new software development kit designed to make it even easier to stream PC games live on the social...7 hours

THE VERGEVIDEOA new Indiegogo campaign has appeared to help you monitor your food’s temperature when...A new Indiegogo campaign has appeared to help you monitor your food’s temperature when you microwave it. Called Cmicro, the device consists of a little puck (the actual sensor), a number of different Cmicro container covers it can be attached...8 hours

THE VERGESamsung has confirmed that it has completed its Android Oreo...Samsung has confirmed that it has completed its Android Oreo beta tests and has officially begun sending out the software updates to Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices in the US. “After completing extensive testing and beta tests that are standard...8 hours

THE VERGEThe nerve agent attack on former...The nerve agent attack on former Russian double-agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter sends a powerful message to the rest of the world: the assassins aren’t playing by the rules. On March 4th, Skripal and his daughter Yulia were hospitalized...9 hours

THE VERGEA female pedestrian was reportedly killed after being struck by an autonomous Uber vehicle in Arizona, according to...A female pedestrian was reportedly killed after being struck by an autonomous Uber vehicle in Arizona, according to ABC 15. In response, Uber has pulled all of its self-driving cars from public roads in the state as well as in...9 hours

THE VERGEPolice are using Google’s immense collection...Police are using Google’s immense collection of location data to find criminals using warrants to request that the tech giant turn over account info from any mobile device that comes too close to a crime scene, reports Raleigh local news...9 hours

THE VERGEVIDEOGDC starts this week in San Francisco, and Google is...GDC starts this week in San Francisco, and Google is looking to burnish its reputation among game developers with a handful of new announcements. The most newsworthy is “Google Play Instant,” which allows game demos to be played on Android...9 hours

THE VERGEAugmented reality startup Magic Leap is taking the first steps toward opening its platform to outside...Augmented reality startup Magic Leap is taking the first steps toward opening its platform to outside developers. The company just announced a preview of its software development kit and “creator portal,” which will offer resources for people who want to...9 hours

THE VERGEThe Walking...The Walking Dead has returned from its traditional midseason break, careening toward the conclusion of the “All Out War” saga and the end of the feud between Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his arch-nemesis Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). But thus...9 hours

THE VERGEUrban curbsides have traditionally been allocated based on real estate: parking meters in front...Urban curbsides have traditionally been allocated based on real estate: parking meters in front of shops, loading zones near supermarkets, no-parking areas at warehouses, unmetered parking in residential areas, and so on. But with the explosion of new mobility options...9 hours

THE VERGEGoogle Maps shortcuts are live for select users in India, according to a user tip via Android Police. Specifically, the...Google Maps shortcuts are live for select users in India, according to a user tip via Android Police. Specifically, the new feature arrived on Google Maps version 9.72.2. You can select up to four shortcuts at a time from a...9 hours

THE VERGEJapan is launching a Cray XC50 supercomputer for advanced nuclear fusion research, which will...Japan is launching a Cray XC50 supercomputer for advanced nuclear fusion research, which will begin production this year. While the Cray XC50 supercomputer is far from the most powerful on the planet, it will be the world’s most powerful within...10 hours

THE VERGEFacebook is investing in its creator community in an attempt to get them to make content for the social network. The company announced multiple...Facebook is investing in its creator community in an attempt to get them to make content for the social network. The company announced multiple new creator features today, including the ability for fans to support creators with monthly payments. Fans...10 hours

THE VERGEMacy’s is planning to use VR experiences to sell furniture to customers in 50 stores by...Macy’s is planning to use VR experiences to sell furniture to customers in 50 stores by this summer, becoming the latest company to jump on the bandwagon (brandwagon?) of using virtual reality to sell products, via VentureBeat. Unlike Amazon, Ikea,...10 hours

THE VERGEMacy’s is planning on using VR experiences to sell furniture to customers in 50...Macy’s is planning on using VR experiences to sell furniture to customers in 50 stores by this summer, becoming the latest company to jump on the bandwagon (brandwagon?) of using virtual reality to sell stuff to people, via VentureBeat. Unlike...10 hours

THE VERGEThe Internet Archive has launched a Handheld History Collection filled with about 60 emulated versions of...The Internet Archive has launched a Handheld History Collection filled with about 60 emulated versions of retro handheld games to take you back to the long car rides of your childhood. Archived games include Tiger Electronics’ Mortal Kombat, Bandai’s Burger...10 hours

THE VERGEKratos has gotten old. That’s the first thing you’ll notice in the new God...Kratos has gotten old. That’s the first thing you’ll notice in the new God of War. The upcoming PS4 reboot of the series starts with the angriest Greek in gaming glowering down at a tree that you chop down with...11 hours

THE VERGEEarlier this year, Google rolled Android Pay and Google Wallet into one service called Google Pay. Now, Google is adding transit tickets to its...Earlier this year, Google rolled Android Pay and Google Wallet into one service called Google Pay. Now, Google is adding transit tickets to its newly unified mobile payments app. Starting today, riders will be able to board the Las Vegas...11 hours

THE VERGEGoogle has launched a new program called Shopping Actions that will allow users to...Google has launched a new program called Shopping Actions that will allow users to purchase items through Google search and Google Assistant. On Google search, the Google Express shopping service, and Google Assistant on home devices and mobile, shoppers can...11 hours

THE VERGEAs The Verge’s resident headphones obsessive, I’m not supposed to like the AirPods. My initial reaction upon first seeing them many months ago was to pour...As The Verge’s resident headphones obsessive, I’m not supposed to like the AirPods. My initial reaction upon first seeing them many months ago was to pour scorn on Apple’s designers for crafting a pair of expensive and easy-to-lose cigarette butts....11 hours

THE VERGEThe worlds of Studio Ghibli movies are places that I’ve always wanted to visit. In fact, many of them seem like the perfect setting...The worlds of Studio Ghibli movies are places that I’ve always wanted to visit. In fact, many of them seem like the perfect setting for a role-playing game. I can imagine stopping in the quaint town of Kiki’s Delivery Service...11 hours

THE VERGEIt feels like almost every aspect of Huawei’s upcoming P20 and P20 Pro flagship phones has leaked ahead of the March 27th release date,...It feels like almost every aspect of Huawei’s upcoming P20 and P20 Pro flagship phones has leaked ahead of the March 27th release date, and now we can add one more leak to the list: the European prices for the...12 hours

THE VERGEHTC says it will charge $799 for its new, higher-resolution...HTC says it will charge $799 for its new, higher-resolution Vive Pro virtual reality headset — and we mean, literally, just the headset. Vive Pro preorders open today, with the first headsets shipping on April 5th. They’re designed to be...13 hours

THE VERGEVIDEOJapan has unveiled a ‘Supreme’ prototype version of its 186 mph Shinkansen bullet train which features a sharper...Japan has unveiled a ‘Supreme’ prototype version of its 186 mph Shinkansen bullet train which features a sharper nose profile, power sockets for every seat, and light-up luggage racks. According to Japanese publication Asahi, Central Japan Railway’s N700S series trains...15 hours

THE VERGELG just released an open-sourced version of webOS that’s freely available to anyone that wants to download and poke around...LG just released an open-sourced version of webOS that’s freely available to anyone that wants to download and poke around the code. The release of webOS Open Source Edition is meant to act as a catalyst to drive further adoption...16 hours

THE VERGELG just released an open-sourced version of webOS that’s freely available to anyone that wants to download and...LG just released an open-sourced version of webOS that’s freely available to anyone that wants to download and poke around the code. The release of webOS Open Source Edition is meant to act as a catalyst to drive further adoption...17 hours

THE VERGEApple is using a secret facility in California to design and manufacture prototype MicroLED screens, according to a report from Bloomberg. Engineers are said...Apple is using a secret facility in California to design and manufacture prototype MicroLED screens, according to a report from Bloomberg. Engineers are said to have produced fully functional Apple Watch-sized MicroLED screens at the facility, with a view to...18 hours

THE VERGEOn Saturday, the USS Colorado, the US Navy’s latest Virginia-class attack submarine, went into service from...On Saturday, the USS Colorado, the US Navy’s latest Virginia-class attack submarine, went into service from the Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut. It comes with an unconventional piece of equipment: an XBox controller, according to USA Today. The...1 day

THE VERGEEach year, the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer honors a new writer in the science fiction and fantasy field: an author...Each year, the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer honors a new writer in the science fiction and fantasy field: an author who has professionally published a short story or novel in the past two years. Last year,...1 day

THE VERGEThe giant panda has a complicated reputation. It is known as an adorable animal, a symbol of Chinese diplomacy, the...The giant panda has a complicated reputation. It is known as an adorable animal, a symbol of Chinese diplomacy, the poster child for endangered animals, the poster child for charismatic megafauna who get too much attention for being endangered, and...1 day

THE VERGEFollowing Facebook and Google’s footsteps, Twitter is reportedly planning to ban advertisements for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs), according...Following Facebook and Google’s footsteps, Twitter is reportedly planning to ban advertisements for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs), according Sky News. In January, Facebook prohibited ads for currencies such as Bitcoin in an effort to combat deceptive marketers, while...1 day

THE VERGEMatch Group, the company that holds a large portfolio of dating services, such as Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish,...Match Group, the company that holds a large portfolio of dating services, such as Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, to name a few, and was in talks last year to purchase dating and professional networking service Bumble. According to Recode, Match...1 day

THE VERGEIf you sleep on your Apple Watch the wrong way, you might get a wake-up call from the...If you sleep on your Apple Watch the wrong way, you might get a wake-up call from the police. That’s what happened to Jason Rowley, who tweeted about the incident earlier this week. Using his watch as a sleep tracker,...1 day

THE VERGEVIDEOI’ve never been much of a gadget blogger. My entries on The Verge’s Circuit Breaker have been met with sentiments...I’ve never been much of a gadget blogger. My entries on The Verge’s Circuit Breaker have been met with sentiments ranging from “is this a joke?” to “I have difficulties getting your writing style” to “this is why I swiped...1 day